*As of Jul 7, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Tuesday overnight in Melissa, and the air remains quite heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is holding at 79%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy, contributing to the muggy conditions.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, the sun will break through the clouds, bringing a high near 95F. Despite the sunshine, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 21% probability of precipitation. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 101F. Winds will shift to the south at around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
As tonight approaches, the sky will become mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 10pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Temperatures will drop to a low around 74F, though they may rise slightly to around 76F during the overnight hours. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 98F. Southeast winds will lighten to around 5 mph. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for the area.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow will be sunny and significantly hotter. Highs will climb to near 97F, with heat index values pushing as high as 102F. The chance of precipitation drops to 14%, with mostly clear skies expected. South winds will increase to 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night will see a low around 77F, with south winds around 10 mph and gusts as high as 20 mph.
